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I have asked myself this question a few times. I am on several social media sites; just because I can be. Sometimes I feel like I get swallowed up with...

Advanced prostate cancer sucks. It’s not just the diagnosis or the prognosis. It is everything about the disease including treatment. There is never any discussion of the “C” word. You...

We have heard repeatedly that early detection is the key for people with prostate cancer. I'm still a little surprised at the number of men over 50 who will not...

In this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing physical illness and its side effects. Phrases in bold are the words of our community members across various conditions...

What is a Kegel, and how do I pronounce it? Truthfully, it doesn’t matter how you pronounce it. It really just matters that you are doing these exercises of the...

Cancer can rob you of the sleep you need to heal. Published research confirms that insomnia affects between half and three-quarters of all people who have been diagnosed with cancer...

The words hope and expectation are almost synonymous. Hope is a feeling of desire for a certain thing to happen. Expectation is a strong belief that something will happen. In...

Official Rules, Terms and Conditions for Everything Kegel Giveaway NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. The Everything...

Fall risks are all around, but when your mobility is impaired, fall risks are amplified. As such, so should be your awareness of these risks. To help increase your awareness...

Perhaps you’ve been lucky enough to make a recovery from prostate cancer. It might not be a full recovery but your diary is no longer peppered with visits to doctors...

Did you know that men of color are more likely to develop and die from prostate cancer? Several factors could contribute to it. First off, we need to know that...

So once again, I was reading the comments on a previous article, and someone asked a question about erectile dysfunction (ED) and penile implants. In an earlier article, I briefly...

“Hospice” can be a scary word for patients and families, but in reality, it is a wonderful service that offers so much in a time of need. One reason hospice...

I have been a caregiver to my father for over 15 years now and have loved every minute of it. He took care of me for 18 plus years; this...

I frequently talk to my patients about maximizing any therapy they are participating in by doing absolutely everything that they can to help recover full function. Some of my patients...

Sometimes it’s so well-meant...“[insert name or relationship] had cancer and they took [insert herb/spice/essential oil] and they’ve been fine now for X years." Other times you’ll see an ad on...

In an effort to heal and strengthen my pelvic floor, and eliminate the incontinence that followed my radical laparoscopic prostatectomy in April 2018, I started seeing a physical therapist, Dr...

In this video, I discuss the sexual side effect of cryosurgery. Initially, there were many sexual side effects with this type of procedure, including erectile dysfunction. Today, the surgeons have...

I still remember when the only thing I really wanted for Christmas was a new set of green army men, when TV sets had vertical and horizontal controls, when the...

In October 2018, I attended the Prostate Cancer Today conference in Virginia, sponsored by Prostate Cancer International. While it was the only the 2nd annual conference, it had well over...